You, as a License Administrator, have the ability to control certain aspects of the license server's operations by specifying options in a file called the ISV Options File. The license server is used for floating licenses and logging of usage data. Your ISVs application is linked with the client library which provides access to the license management functions.
a text file which describes the licenses granted (the license file). a license server (RLM has 2 license servers - a generic server called rlm and an ISVspecific server.) 3.
Software License Management Basics RLM is similar in structure to most popular license managers.
In older license management systems, the ISV ends up writing much code to manage multiple license servers. RLM is simple because we include functionality like truly automatic selection of license servers from a set of multiple, independent servers.
In addition, we have removed policy from the application code, and placed it into the license key itself, so that everyone will be able to understand the license terms without having to understand a particular implementation by an ISV. RLM is transparent in the sense that we do not allow "back doors" which lead to unique behaviors from one ISV to another. RLM is open because we publish the format of our report log file, so that you can always examine and generate usage reports on licensing activity from the RLM servers. What sets RLM apart? RLM was designed from the start to emphasize openness, transparency, and simplicity. RLM is a client-server system, with license requests transmitted over TCP/IP from the software application to a license server that controls license usage rights. In addition, an RLM options file allows you to restrict access to various administration commands. This options file is described later in this manual. In addition to these components which your ISV supplies, you can create an ISV options file to control various aspects of operation of each licensed product. This license file is unique to your site. a license file to describe your rights to the product. This server will have a different name for each ISV. A custom license server, built from components from Reprise Software by your ISV. This is the same for every ISV who uses RLM. the rlm utilities ("rlmutil" on Unix, "rlmutil.exe" on Windows) provided by Reprise Software. The rlm (generic) license server provided by Reprise Software, called "rlm" on Unix systems, or "rlm.exe" on Windows. When one of your ISVs delivers software to you that incorporates RLM, in addition to the normal application files, you will receive some additional RLM components: This usage information is provided in a fully-documented report log format, described in Appendix A of this manual. In addition, RLM collects usage information (at your option) for later reporting and analysis. RLM allows your organization to know that you are using purchased software within the license limits set by your ISV.
This manual describes the components of RLM that you need to understand in order to accomplish day-to-day license administration tasks. Introduction To RLM You are most likely reading this manual because one or more of your software vendors (ISVs) have included RLM in their product(s) to enforce their license agreements.
This manual explains how to install and configure the licensing system included with your software. Introduction About this Manual This manual describes setup and maintenance of the RLM licensing system, and as such it is intended for license administrators and users at organizations which have purchased software which uses the Reprise License Manager. Section 1 – License Management Introduction RLM contains software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit () RLM contains software (the GoAhead WebServer) developed by GoAhead Software, Inc. Detached Demo, Open Usage, Reprise License Manager, RLM Activation Pro, RLM, RLM-Embedded and Transparent License Policy are all trademarks of Reprise Software, Inc. RLM License Administration - Copyright (c) 2006-2013, Reprise Software, Inc RLM - Reprise License Manager - Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Reprise Software, Inc Reprise License Manager TM Copyright © 2006-2013, Reprise Software, Inc. 101 Optional hostid Installation Instructions. 81 Section 4 – Reference Material RLM Environment Variables. 78 Transferring Licenses to Another Server. 60 Section 3 – Advanced Topics Token-Based Licenses. 7 Section 2 – License Administration Basics Installing an RLM-licensed Product …. RLM License Administration RLM v11.0 December, 2013Ĭontents Section 1 – License Management Introduction Introduction.